I have a dream... =)

I have a dream that one day there is no war in the world,that one day there is no racism or violence against women.I have a dream that one day is over abuse, harassment... I have a dream that one day there is peace in the world.

Peace and Non-Violence

America has celebrated Martin Luther King Day since 1983 on the third Monday in January. Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. was an important person in the American Civil Rights movement, who believed in non-violence. He campaigned against segregation and inequality and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. In 1963 he gave his most famous speech, which contains the well-known phrase I have a dream.

Here you can enjoy most of this important speech. Then, think about the way in which you can contribute to improve the world and post a comment beginning like this: 

"I have a dream that . . . "

Do you need some kind of inspiration? Then you can listen to Someday, a song from Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Watch the video and listen to it. It has a beautiful message.

Now you can read the lyrics here. Think about them . . . and of course, think about the things you can do to improve the world!

Present Perfect Simple

As you know, we have recently learned how to form and use the Present Perfect Simple tense.



Here you can read a funny introduction to the topic and you can also review its form and use, apart from doing some interesting activities.

Past Continuous

Here you can go to another explanation of the form and use of Past Continuous. In that site there are also activities to put into practice what you have learned.

You can also do this activity on Past Continuous. Do you think you need something more challenging? Click here for an activity to choose between Past Simple and Past Continuous.

Good luck!

-ed Pronunciation (Past Simple)

Do you find it difficult to pronounce regular verbs in past form? Do you think it's time to review it? If you didn't have enough with the activities we did in class, click here and get further practice.

Past Simple

As you know, we have already reviewed the form and use of the past simple tense in English. In this site you'll find an interesting explanation of it, with links to activities. If you think you need to review the past form of verb 'to be', click here or here.

Still difficult? Well, you can always have a look at this website and read the explanation in Spanish!

Happy New Year!

How did you say goodbye to 2011? How did you receive the new year? Did you eat the twelve grapes? AS you know, not everybody has the same customs and traditions. 

Would you like to know how people in New York welcomed 2012 in Times Square? Have a look at this video and join the countdown!

Then, enjoy the atmosphere and fireworks in London! They are really amazing! Don't miss it!

Let's See the Christmas Lights in London!

If you want to see the Christmas lights in London, don't miss this opportunity. Get in my car and I'll give you a lift from Piccadilly Circus to Marble Arc. Meanwhile we'll listen to a well-known Christmas song . . .  

By the way, don't panic! Remember people drive on the left here!

Did you like the song? Then, have a look at the lyrics and rehearse for a while before singing the karaoke version at the end:

All I Want for Christmas . . . Is You!

I hope you enjoy this song. You shouldn't just listen to it, but try to do something more challenging: Select the appropriate game mode for you (beginning or intermediate) and let me know how it was. Then, when you feel ready, press on the karaoke version . . . and have lots of fun!


Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You, Music Video, Song Lyrics and Karaoke

Merry Christmas for my Dear Students!

I wish you a very merry Christmas and I hope all your dreams will come true in 2012.

Big hugs,

Elena

The USA and the 13 Colonies: A WebQuest

These days we will be working on a WebQuest dealing with both your Social Studies and English lessons. I hope you enjoy it and learn many things. You can click here to see it.

Three Constitutions

On 6 December Spanish people remember the day we ratified our Constitution. A constitution is the set of rules that establish the structure and duties of a government. It also guarantees certain rights to the people. This is what we celebrated two days ago.

Here you can read, think and learn about our own constitution, and about that of the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Just click on this link, and then, go to the activities section.

World AIDS Day

December 1 has been World AIDS Day for 30 years. It is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. 

Even though there have been recent improvement of the treatment for this disease, it still takes million of lives every year. As you should know, one of the most important things to remember is prevention.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The aim on this day is to raise public awareness of this big problem. Have a look at this video and take your stand.

Thanksgiving Day

Tomorrow American people will celebrate Thanksgiving Day. You already learned in class about the history of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving feast. Here you are a funny video for you to sing.

Happy turkey day!

No Handed Bike Moves

Rosie would also like to share this video with you. I hope you enjoy it!



"Golden Tree" by Martin Brooks from Ninian Doff on Vimeo.

Slang Presentation

Here is Rosie's presentation on slang. You enjoyed it a lot in class and I hope you can learn more things once it is here.

Good luck!

Slang

Put a Book in your Life

This week we will work on a didactic unit to promote and foster reading among the students at our school. The main objective will be to create some kind of expectation for the forthcoming school book fair, which will be held soon (on 1 and 2 December). 

Click here, go then to contents and activities and don't forget to put a book in your life! You won't regret it!

The food of the Plymouth Colony

This work is our.
By : Ángela Macías Gómez 4ºB
Maria Guerrero Tascón 4ºD
Maria Jarana Ganfornina 4ºD
Trabajo de Ingles

Towards American Independence

As you know, these days we are working on the origins of the American independence. Last week you made your presentations on different aspects of the life of the puritan pilgrims (the first English colonists).  Now we will learn about the way in which life in the colonies evolved, we will review what you studied in your history lessons and we will learn some new facts and details.

Here you are the worksheets that we will use in class:

Life in the American Colonies

The Boston Tea Party and the Beginnings of the Revolutionary War

You can click here to see the video.


After the Continental Congress in Philadelphia and once the war had started, there were several battles between the two armies. The Battle of Saratoga was a very important one, can you guess why? Click here to see another video and answer the following questions posting a comment:


1. When did the Battle of Saratoga take place?
2. Why was it so important?
3. What European country helped America in an important way?
4. Give the exact dat for the British surrender.
5. What is the name of the peace treaty that recognised American independence?
6. What ideas inspired the American Revolution?